伦敦大学圣乔治学院招聘博士后研究人员

Division of Biomedical Sciences

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Full time – One Year Fixed-term
(Further 3 year extension possible)

This project investigates neuroinflammatory processes with particular focus on microglial cells / macrophages as potential therapeutic targets in neurodegenerative disorders. We will investigate the role of ion channels, ion transporters and neurotransmitter receptors of microglia/macrophages in regulating cell behaviour and in mediating microglial-neuronal interactions under healthy and pathological conditions.

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with expertise in performing in situ patch clamp and fluorescence imaging experiments. Previous work experience on immune cells using immunohistochemical or molecular biology techniques is desirable. Candidates should be willing to work for a certain time in collaborators’ laboratories outside the UK.

Maximum starting salary for this post is £32,920 per annum inclusive of London Allowance.
For further information about this position and to complete an online application form visithttp://jobs.sgul.ac.uk. Please note that CVs only will not be accepted. General enquiries can be made to the Recruitment Team on 020 8725 5020 (24-hour answerphone)orjobs@sgul.ac.uk.

Please quote reference106/12.

Closing date: 23 September 2012.
Interview date: 18 October 2012.

St George’s is an Equal Opportunities Employer

No agencies please

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